Behringer A500 User Manual

9 REFERENCE AMPLIFIER A500 User Manual
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Audio connections4.3
Various cables are needed for different types of applications. The following
illustrations show the correct wiring. Always use high-grade cables.
Fig. 4.1: XLR connections
Fig. 4.2: ¼" TS connector
output
For unbalanced use, pin 1 and pin 3 have to be bridged
1 = ground/shield
2 = hot (+ve)
3 = cold (-ve)
input
12
3
1
2
3
Balanced use with XLR connectors
Strain relief clamp
Sleeve
Tip
Sleeve
(ground/shield)
Unbalanced ¼" TS connector
Tip
(signal)
Fig. 4.3: ¼" TRS connector
Fig. 4.4: Unbalanced connection using a cinch cable
strain relief clamp
sleeve
ring
tip
sleeve
ground/shield
For connection of balanced and unbalanced plugs,
ring and sleeve have to be bridged at the stereo plug.
Balanced ¼" TRS connector
ring
cold (-ve)
tip
hot (+ve)
shield
sleevesleeve
tip tip

Behringer A500 Specifications

General

Amplifier class	A/B
Frequency range	20 - 20000 Hz
Audio output channels	2.0 channels
Peak power per channel	300 W
Signal-to-Noise Ratio (SNR)	100 dB
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD)	0.01 %
RMS power output per channel (4 Ohm)	185 W
RMS power output per channel (8 Ohm)	125 W
Bridge-mode power output per channel (8 Ohm)	375 W
XLR in	Yes
Line inputs (RCA)	2
Speakers connectivity type	Binding post
Purpose	Performance/stage
Cooling type	Passive
Product color	Black
Volume control	Rotary
Connectivity technology	Wired
LED indicators	Power, Status

Weight and Dimensions

Depth	101.6 mm
Width	257.5 mm
Height	482.6 mm
Weight	8800 g